Short Baggie Poems

flowers pressed in book
rose petals saved in baggie
breathless memories


June 2, 2020...

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My neighbor called out from his stoop
as I walked my dog: What’s the scoop?”
“Nothing new in this town,”
I said as I reached down
with my baggie: “Just some dog poop.”...

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My puppy pooed on my nasty neighbor's lawn 
My neighbor barked at me because of it 
Of course, I picked up the poop with a baggie 
But my neighbor just kept on barking 
I totally understand that accidents do happen 
Oops...I accidentally left the baggie on her porch!...

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I stole your shirt weeks ago
I don’t know why
I saw it lying on your bed, just so

I put it in a baggie and sealed it up tight
I know how that sounds
I put it in my dresser drawer, out of sight

I stole your shirt weeks ago
It still smells of you
This much I know

I bury my face up to my ears
Your shirt stifles the sobbing 
And it swallows my tears

I now know why
I stole your shirt
It helped me say goodbye...

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